Best Paddling Lakes in Washington County
16 paddling lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Square Lake
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater203 acres
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2.Big Carnelian Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater457 acres
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3.Lake Elmo
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo257 acres
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4.DeMontreville Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo157 acres
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5.Jane Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo158 acres
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6.Lily Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater44 acres
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7.White Bear Lake
80 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · White Bear Lake2,428 acres
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8.Tanners Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall74 acres
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9.Big Marine Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake1,799 acres
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10.Battle Creek
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall106 acres
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11.Lake St. Croix
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater8,393 acres
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12.Goose Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Scandia76 acres
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All 16 lakes
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| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Lakenear Stillwater | 203 | 68 ft | 78 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Big Carnelian Lakenear Stillwater | 457 | 66 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Elmonear Lake Elmo | 257 | 140 ft | 78 out of 100 Lake Score |
| DeMontreville Lakenear Lake Elmo | 157 | 24 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Jane Lakenear Lake Elmo | 158 | 39 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lily Lakenear Stillwater | 44 | 51 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| White Bear Lakenear White Bear Lake | 2,428 | 83 ft | 80 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Tanners Lakenear Landfall | 74 | 46 ft | 62 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Big Marine Lakenear Forest Lake | 1,799 | 60 ft | 69 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Battle Creeknear Landfall | 106 | 15 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake St. Croixnear Stillwater | 8,393 | 78 ft | 83 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Goose Lakenear Scandia | 76 | 25 ft | 49 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Clear Lakenear Forest Lake | 429 | 28 ft | 52 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bone Lakenear Forest Lake | 221 | 30 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Forest Lakenear Forest Lake | 2,271 | 37 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Sunset Lakenear White Bear Lake | 133 | 17 ft | 47 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best paddling lake in Washington County?
Square Lake ranks first for paddling in Washington County, ahead of Big Carnelian Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.